# Hundred years War
The True Story of The Last Duel and Judicial Combat
Suppose one had a dispute with one’s neighbor over encroachment on one’s property. In the modern world, one would attempt to resolve said dispute through negotiation, or arbitration, or litigation. Legal fees…
Dangerous Women in History that the Law Couldn’t Contain
Dangerous bandit queen Belle Starr began life as a literal Southern belle. She grew up in luxury, and attended a…
Facts from the Middle Ages that Are Full of Surprises
According to Hollywood, the medieval world was a drab one, with buildings of unadorned gray stone, and people running around…
Women That Left Their Mark Throughout History
History tends to downplay the role of women. Their accomplishments are often ignored altogether, or they are depicted as either…
A Countdown of History’s 16 Most Influential and Formidable Mercenaries
Mercenaries - warriors hired to take part in armed conflicts, without being a formal part of a government's forces -…
16 Glorious Historical Figures with Inglorious Deaths
Your lifestyle determines your death-style, as the old adage goes. If you’re a warrior, you run a higher risk than…
10 Details About Gilles de Rais: Pedophile, Satanist, Murderer… Or the Most Misjudged Man in History
Over its bloody history, France has seen its fair share of awful people. The Marquis de Sade, a perverted sex…
12 Facts on the Peasants’ Revolt of 1381 that Reveal the Explosive Truth
We all know about the Peasants’ Revolt of 1381, right? No? Well, this is the story of a country divided…
12 of the Coolest Medieval Women of All Time
Once upon a time, a woman fed a man a piece of fruit he wasn’t supposed to eat, acting on…
10 of History’s Biggest Badasses
What makes a badass? Depends on one's definition and frame of reference. Generally, a badass is somebody who is tough…